FAQ: What are the deprecation plans for ArcGIS products?

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What are the deprecation plans for ArcGIS products?

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Periodically, it is necessary to deprecate specific functionalities and/or platforms to continue delivering optimal support for Esri software. With each release, the platforms and functionality supported in the ArcGIS Platform are assessed and adjusted based on customer needs and technology trends. The purpose of the deprecation plans is to provide as much advance notice as possible regarding these changes, and to understand the implications of each release.

The Deprecation Plan for ArcGIS 10.3 and ArcGIS 10.2.x (updated for the ArcGIS 10.3 release) outlines the planned changes in platforms and functionality with the release of ArcGIS 10.3. This also includes reference to ArcGIS 10.2.x deprecation notes.

The Deprecation Plan for ArcGIS 10.1 and ArcGIS 10.2 (updated for the ArcGIS 10.2.2 release) provides the updates for ArcGIS 10.2.2. This document outlines the planned changes in platforms and functionality with the release of ArcGIS 10.2, 10.2.1 and 10.2.2, and includes reference to ArcGIS 10.1 deprecation notes.